Hurricane Dorian Duty Thread

[Evilhomer 0||||||||0]

To be honest, I've always viewed the plywood thing as hilarious, but not something i would partake in.

Today, I was somewhat giddy picking up plywood to get my place and friends prepped for the storm.

So, any other Gladiators on storm duty, before, during and after post here!

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[misplacetexan]

Been through a few hurricanes hatred the Houston area. Be safe and hopefully the blunt force of Dorian will miss you.

 

[JeepDreams]

Hope you ride it out safe. Glad to see your Gladiator serving its purpose!

My 18yo knucklehead son moved from the SF Bay to Miami to strike out on his own. He's brushing off parental suggestions for weathering (get it? sorry: levity needed) the storm and fall out from Dorian.

He's my trial by fire kid, that one.

Anyone have a loved one in the path I can pray for?

 

[Yellow1098]

I'm down here in Orlando and been through quite a few with nothing getting more ready for this storm than the gladiator....when its over the roads will be like a trail and the bed has already gotten my wood and stuff thrown out of the way that needs to be....hope we all get lucky....oh and I don't want an insurance claim on my new JT cause I got all the options I want and who knows how long it would take to get them again

 

[smlobx]

I’ve dealt with hurricanes since I lived in Galveston, TX in the early 80’s. My rule of thumb after having almost been blown away is that I could endure a Cat 1 or 2 but if it’s a Cat 3 or above I was outta there!

This is a Cat 4. Please take it very seriously. There is nothing that you own, including your Jeep, that is worth your life or that of your families.

The latest spaghetti models show the “possibility” that after it makes landfall in FL it may skirt the coast and go up to NC where I have a beach house...BUT there are too many variables to count on that happening.

Plan for the worse and hope for the best....

 

[lrtexasman]

To be honest, I've always viewed the plywood thing as hilarious, but not something i would partake in.

Today, I was somewhat giddy picking up plywood to get my place and friends prepped for the storm.

So, any other Gladiators on storm duty, before, during and after post here!

The first plywood thread I have liked, lol. Coming from Houston/Galveston, I know you need to be able to load plywood and sand bag for the storms, lol. In all seriousness be safe and watch for the down power lines and gas leaks.

 

[Evilhomer 0||||||||0]

No worries, i grew up in Florida and have a healthy respect for these storms. Besides, me and the wife are full time national guard and will surely be called up for support somewhere in the state.

Everyone in the state be safe and be smart! And get pics of any gladiators up in the mix!

 

[MonkeySkunks]

Getting around the couple days immediately after a storm rolls through is one of my excuses for needing a gladiator.

Hope you guys make it through with minimal damage. Looking forward to some post storm gladiator pics.

 

[JT614]

To be honest, I've always viewed the plywood thing as hilarious, but not something i would partake in.

Today, I was somewhat giddy picking up plywood to get my place and friends prepped for the storm.

So, any other Gladiators on storm duty, before, during and after post here!

Hell, I'd use they ply and build a box around my Gladiator! Kidding aside, but of luck through the storm.

 

[Gladiator Joe]

Got some just in case.

 

[MATANZAS STING RAY]

No worries, i grew up in Florida and have a healthy respect for these storms. Besides, me and the wife are full time national guard and will surely be called up for support somewhere in the state.

Everyone in the state be safe and be smart! And get pics of any gladiators up in the mix!

Native Flordian here too... Let's hope those tires and rock rails you got from me don't get a work out ! Spent 15 yrs on US And R team, Hurricanes were my thing, been to every storm since Charley including Katrina up until I retired.... then had Irma And Matthew to deal with... Think we're looking better today for Dorian expected turn N in the next 24 as long as High Pressure ridge stays over us... she'll go toward the path of least resistance and eventually head NE out to sea but it's gonna be a bit before we know for sure.... Models are looking better all the time

 

[Jeepers!]

Looks like the path has changed and we might get hit here in Wilmington NC. Again. I still haven't fixed my roof from last year's hurricane. I really don't want to evacuate again. Couldn't go home for weeks last year.

 

[MATANZAS STING RAY]

To be honest, I've always viewed the plywood thing as hilarious, but not something i would partake in.

Today, I was somewhat giddy picking up plywood to get my place and friends prepped for the storm.

So, any other Gladiators on storm duty, before, during and after post here!

We're gonna call ya a poser! Sheesh, didn't put the tailgate at half notch, use a 2x6 for load bearing of the plywood and no plywood notches for the fuel filler either, LOL! Stay safe if ya'll get called up for duty!

 

[Evilhomer 0||||||||0]

We're gonna call ya a poser! Sheesh, didn't put the tailgate at half notch, use a 2x6 for load bearing of the plywood and no plywood notches for the fuel filler either, LOL! Stay safe if ya'll get called up for duty!

I'll be perfectly honest. I'm first and foremost a casual Jeep guy, not a truck guy. But I'm seeing the daily utility of owning and using a truck. I'm oddly satisfied that I hauled plywood in anger, this forum certainly does invoke a bit of whimsy in that regard. A local roofing company was giving away plywood, mighty nice of them to hand out such a high demand resource prior to the storm.

Looks like Florida dodged this one for now, hope this thing stays away from all of us and our friends up in Georgia, SC and NC.

BTW, I know everyone loves their 8 speed auto trans, but driving this manual is simply joyous, just a quick plug for the manual if anyone is on the fence......

 

[Jake]

Now why would anyone need to cut a notch in the plywood? Don’t tell us it’s a gas line bulge issue! Insane concept! But hey what do I know about this?!

We're gonna call ya a poser! Sheesh, didn't put the tailgate at half notch, use a 2x6 for load bearing of the plywood and no plywood notches for the fuel filler either, LOL! Stay safe if ya'll get called up for duty!

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